Demographics
Historical population
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1870 | 382 | | — |
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| 1960 | 3,556 | | — |
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| 1970 | 8,127 | | 128.5% |
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| 1980 | 7,474 | | −8.0% |
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| 1990 | 10,621 | | 42.1% |
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| 2000 | 10,563 | | −0.5% |
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| 2010 | 11,223 | | 6.2% |
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| 2020 | 11,007 | | −1.9% |
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| 2022 (est.) | 10,869 | | −1.3% |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 11,007 people living in the city, for a population density of 2,211.13 people per square mile (853.77/km2). There were 4,817 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 41.6% White, 30.7% Black or African American, 1.8% Native American, 3.6% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 12.3% from some other race, and 9.9% from two or more races. 20.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[10]
There were 4,220 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 20.4% had a male householder with no spouse present, and 39.8% had a female householder with no spouse present. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58, and the average family size was 3.31.[10]
23.4% of the city's population were under the age of 18, 56.6% were 18 to 64, and 20.0% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.0. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males.[10]
According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey, for the period 2016-2020 the estimated median annual income for a household in the city was $64,606, and the median income for a family was $69,271. About 11.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over. About 54.7% of the population were employed, and 32.7% had a bachelor's degree or higher.[10]
2010 census
As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 11,223 people, 4,631 households, and 2,771 families living in the city. The population density was 2,262.7 inhabitants per square mile (873.6/km2). There were 4,906 housing units at an average density of 989.1 per square mile (381.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 55.0% White, 29.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 8.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.5% of the population.
There were 4,631 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.07.
The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.
2000 census
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 10,563 people, 4,421 households, and 2,816 families living in the city. The population density was 2,131.0 inhabitants per square mile (822.8/km2). There were 4,607 housing units at an average density of 929.4 per square mile (358.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.38% White, 25.63% African American, 0.11% Native American, 2.53% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.50% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.64% of the population.
There were 4,421 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,732, and the median income for a family was $53,979. Males had a median income of $43,259 versus $29,763 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,688. About 7.7% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
